Adela: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Adela · 3 syllables
Everything about the name Adela: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Noble»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Germanic
Popularity
71 out of 100
Where Adela is popular
- AlbaniaPopular
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Adela
Adela draws on Germanic tradition and is generally taken to mean "Noble." As a girl's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.
The name is pronounced Adela and carries 3 syllables. Adela is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Adela is a steadily chosen option, scoring 71 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as royal.
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FAQ
What does the name Adela mean?+
The name Adela means "Noble".
What is the origin of the name Adela?+
Adela is a name of Germanic origin.
Is Adela a girl or boy name?+
Adela is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Adela?+
Adela is pronounced Adela (3 syllables).
Is Adela a popular name?+
Adela is a steadily chosen option, scoring 71 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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